Musician Dictionary

David Baker

American jazz composer, trombonist, professor of music and author (1931-2016) · American jazz composer, trombonist and cellist

DescriptionAmerican jazz composer, trombonist, professor of music and author (1931-2016)
Source: Wikidata
Born1931-12-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceIndianapolis Indianapolis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2016-03-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBloomington Bloomington
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationwriter composer professor conductor jazz musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentstrombone cello
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz
Source: Wikidata
Member ofCharles Tyler Ensemble The George Russell Sextet George Russell Septet George Russell Orchestra The Quincy Jones Big Band David Baker Quintet Herb Pomery Large Ensemble David Baker String Ensemble
Source: Discogs
AwardsNEA Jazz Masters
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Baker D. Baker D. Beikeris Dave Baker David Baker David Baker's 21st Century Bebop Band David Baker, Jr. David N. Baker David Nathaniel Baker David Nathaniel Baker Jr. Dr. David Baker Д. Бейкер Дейв Бейкер Дж. Бейкер

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